India, April 16 -- Foodtech major Swiggy has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the labour & employment ministry to list gig job roles on the government's National Career Service (NCS) portal.

"Under this MoU, Swiggy will integrate its gig opportunities-including delivery, logistics, and support roles-onto the NCS portal. This real-time integration will enhance visibility of gig jobs for NCS users, who will benefit from timely and verified work opportunities across urban and semi-urban areas," the ministry said in a statement.

Through the collaboration with the foodtech giant, the government expects to mobilise 12 Lakh job opportunities for gig workers in the next 2-3 years.

Here's are the key contours of the agreement:

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